Two-part access assembly

摘要

An assembly for accessing a body cavity through an opening in tissue is provided. The access assembly includes a flexible outer sleeve configured to be received through an opening in tissue. The outer sleeve defines a passageway therethrough. The access assembly further includes an inner core configured for selective reception within the passageway of the outer sleeve. The inner core defines at least a first lumen configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough.

主权项

1. An access assembly comprising:
an outer sleeve configured to be received through an opening in tissue, the outer sleeve defining a passageway therethrough; and an inner core selectively positionable within the passageway of the outer sleeve, the inner core defining a lumen configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough, wherein the inner core is formed of foam and is transitionable between an expanded state and a compressed state, at least a portion of the outer sleeve or the inner core including a lubricious surface to translatably insert the inner core into the passageway of the outer sleeve.